Kawaroa
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
41
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Crime rate
38.2 per 1,000
Population 2,355
Total crimes (past 12 months)
90
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 20.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#11 / 66
Top 17%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Kawaroa Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (48.9%), burglary (27.8%), and assault (21.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kawaroa is 38.2166 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Oct 2025, Dec 2025.
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Crime activity peaked in July, October, and December 2025.
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